by MJR | Feb 9, 2024 | Genuine Hope
Do not fear what they fear,and do not dread it. Isaiah 8:12b When the world around us is in turmoil (and it seems that we are constantly in a state of chaos), Isaiah reminds the people of God to avoid fear. There is nothing to dread. Instead, we are to respond in fear...
by MJR | Feb 8, 2024 | Genuine Hope
Have you not known? Have you not heard?The LORD is the everlasting God,the Creator of the ends of the earth.He does not faint or grow weary;his understanding is unsearchable.He gives power to the faint,and to him who has no might he increases strength.Even youths...
by MJR | Feb 7, 2024 | Genuine Hope
Therefore the LORD waits to be gracious to you,and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you.For the LORD is a God of justice;blessed are all those who wait for him. Isaiah 30:18 How many people hold the view that God is watching every move we make just waiting...
by MJR | Feb 6, 2024 | Genuine Hope
Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you;be not dismayed, for I am your God;I will strengthen you, I will help you,I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. This afternoon a friend mentioned the troubles a mutual friend is facing currently. Earlier in the day I...
by MJR | Feb 5, 2024 | Genuine Hope
The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Isaiah 40:8 Back when Siri was new, a physician friend wanted to demonstrate the Siri technology on his iPhone. So, he asked Siri, what is the meaning of life? His phone responded with...
by MJR | Feb 2, 2024 | Genuine Hope
Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Isaiah 55:1 Atheists and skeptics generally distinguish between what they call the “God of the Old...
